Microsoft Edge Security Update – 22 September 2024

Microsoft has released an updated version of Microsoft Edge “129.0.2792.52” and Microsoft Edge Extended Stable Channel “128.0.2739.90” to address multiple vulnerabilities.

The addressed vulnerabilities could allow the attacker to bypass security restrictions, execute arbitrary code, perform spoofing attacks, and gain access to the affected system by persuading the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Sample of the addressed vulnerabilities:

1. Microsoft Edge Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-8904):

  • CVSS: 8.8
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Consequences: Gain Access

2. Microsoft Edge Security Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2024-8905):

  • CVSS: 6.5
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Consequences: Bypass Security
Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2024-43496
  • CVE-2024-38221
  • CVE-2024-43489
  • CVE-2024-8904
  • CVE-2024-8905
  • CVE-2024-8906
  • CVE-2024-8907
  • CVE-2024-8908
  • CVE-2024-8909
  • CVE-2024-38016
Mitigations

The enterprise should deploy this patch as soon as the testing phase is completed.

Microsoft Edge Security Update

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